SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGBS1030
BOFSGBS1030 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGBS1030 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGBS1 |
| Branch code | 030 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804506 |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 030 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC BOFSGBS1030?
BOFSGBS1030 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804506, part of Bank of Scotland PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFSGBS1030 stand for?
BOFS is the institution code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, S1 is the location code and 030 is the code of the department Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804506.
Do I need BOFSGBS1030 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BOFSGBS1030.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BOFSGBS1 instead of BOFSGBS1030?
BOFSGBS1 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGBS1030 is Aberdeen Queens Cross - 804506. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFSGBS1030 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFSGBS1030 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFSGBS1030 against the details from Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.